[Sphincterial conservation in surgery of carcinoma of the rectum (author's transl)]

The present study reports the results of several methods used to perform abdominal resection (with anastomosis fastened by means of sutures and clip-gun) abdomino-transanal method designed to preserve sphincter function (Babcok,, Toupet, Duhamel), anterior abdomino-perineal resection and tumorectomy. The indications of these different surgical techniques are discussed and the authors point out the necessity to do not give up the carcinologic needs to the sphincteral preservation.